24 h. ago MTN Executive Urges African Graduates to Drive Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante challenged African graduates to become technology creators rather than consumers during Accra Technical University’s graduation ceremony on December 5. Asante addressed 2,771 graduates at the 25th congregation ceremony themed Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate. He called for stronger partnerships between academia, government, and industry to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/

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4 d. ago Africa must lead the global clean energy revolution — Energy Minister Jinapor declares at REFA 2025

Addressing policymakers and investors at REFA 2025 in Accra, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor urged African countries to seize the moment and lead the global shift towards clean energy.

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7 d. ago Ghana has a role to play in addressing security challenges in West Africa – EU Rep to Sahel

The European Union’s Special Representative to the Sahel is urging coastal West African States including Ghana to tackle what he described as very “significant security challenges” in the sub-region.

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9 d. ago Innovation is the currency: AfriMass Network urges African media startups and content creators to master monetisation

The 6th Africa Media Ad Sales Innovation Summit (AfriMass 2025) concluded in Accra last week, issuing a firm challenge to Africa's content creators and media entrepreneurs: innovate or risk obsolescence.

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9 d. ago AfCFTA chief urges African nations to harness potential for development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Keabetswe Mene has urged African countries to turn their potential into inclusive prosperity.  Addressing participants at the Africa Globalized Investment Summit on Wednesday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, Mene said that the global economy is undergoing profound shifts, from supply chain realignments to digital transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcfta-chief-urges-african-nations-to-harness-potential-for-development/

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1 week ago African Leaders Push Infrastructure Upgrades at Johannesburg Energy Forum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-push-infrastructure-upgrades-at-johannesburg-energy-forum/African policymakers, financiers and energy executives have issued urgent calls for accelerated investment and regulatory stability at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg, setting the stage for deal making at an upcoming Paris summit. The forum, organized by the African Energy Chamber, took place on 21 November 2025 at the Southern Sun Sandton. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-push-infrastructure-upgrades-at-johannesburg-energy-forum/

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1 week ago Ariyiike Dimples Opens Up on Male Insecurity and Spiritual Sacrifice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ariyiike-dimples-opens-up-on-male-insecurity-and-spiritual-sacrifice/Nigerian actress and content creator Ariyiike Dimples has sparked conversation about masculinity, wealth, and faith through candid revelations on the Open Up podcast, touching on themes that resonate far beyond entertainment circles. The media personality, whose real name is Ariyike Owolagba, addressed what she describes as a troubling disconnect between external success and internal stability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ariyiike-dimples-opens-up-on-male-insecurity-and-spiritual-sacrifice/

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1 week ago “Stop the pity narratives”: African media urged to reframe stories on neglected tropical diseases

African health advocates are calling for a complete rethink of how Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are portrayed in the media, insisting that persistent narratives of helplessness and suffering are harming rather than helping the fight against these conditions. At the launch of the 4th REMAPSEN Media Forum, speakers challenged journalists to shift away from pity-driven […]

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1 week ago Education Watchdog Urges Warranty Policy for School Furniture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/education-watchdog-urges-warranty-policy-for-school-furniture/African Education Watch has called on Ghana’s government to mandate quality warranties after identifying widespread supply of substandard desks to basic schools nationwide, many of which deteriorate within twelve months of installation. The civil society organization’s Chief Executive Officer Kofi Asare highlighted that authorities allocated approximately GH₵600 million earlier this year under the District Assemblies […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/education-watchdog-urges-warranty-policy-for-school-furniture/

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1 week ago Afreximbank Urges Nigeria to Lead West African Transit Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-urges-nigeria-to-lead-west-african-transit-reform/Afreximbank has called on Nigeria to take the lead in implementing a regional transit guarantee system under the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) transit regulation, arguing that the move is critical to reducing trade costs and eliminating inefficiencies across West Africa. Speaking at the inaugural Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-urges-nigeria-to-lead-west-african-transit-reform/

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1 week ago Mahama Urges Africa to Strengthen Financial Management Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-africa-to-strengthen-financial-management-systems/President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to strengthen public financial management (PFM) systems and embrace technology driven accountability to sustain economic growth, citing Ghana’s recent debt crisis as a cautionary example. Speaking at the third African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) Conference in Accra on November 25, 2025, Mahama cited Ghana’s default on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-africa-to-strengthen-financial-management-systems/

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2 w. ago Digital Content Creation Industry Faces Unprecedented Mental Health Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-content-creation-industry-faces-unprecedented-mental-health-crisis/The global content creation industry confronts severe mental health challenges as recent comprehensive research reveals alarming rates of burnout, anxiety, and financial instability among digital creators. A landmark study released this month shows 62 percent of content creators experience burnout, while 65 percent report work related anxiety or depression. The research conducted by Creators 4 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-content-creation-industry-faces-unprecedented-mental-health-crisis/

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2 w. ago African Civil Society Urges G20 to Prioritise Community Led Energy Transition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-civil-society-urges-g20-to-prioritise-community-led-energy-transition/African environmental organisations have called on G20 leaders gathering in Johannesburg this weekend to commit to ending fossil fuel expansion and redirect public funds toward community owned renewable energy systems accessible to all. The Green Connection, a South African eco justice organisation, issued the appeal as part of intensified civil society mobilisation surrounding the first […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-civil-society-urges-g20-to-prioritise-community-led-energy-transition/

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2 w. ago Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urges deeper Africa–Caribbean Economic Cooperation

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged African and Caribbean nations to take bold steps to strengthen trade and economic cooperation among themselves, insisting that both regions stand to gain significantly from a united economic front. Speaking at the 2025 GUBA Awards Night in Barbados, where he also delivered a thought-provoking public lecture at […]

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3 w. ago Bank of England Official Urges Gender Equality in African Central Banks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-england-official-urges-gender-equality-in-african-central-banks/Clare Lombardelli, Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy at the Bank of England (BoE), has called for deliberate action to advance women into leadership positions across African central banks. Speaking at the Pan-African Central Bank Governors’ Conference in Accra on November 10, 2025, Lombardelli argued that gender diversity strengthens financial institutions and improves economic outcomes. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-england-official-urges-gender-equality-in-african-central-banks/

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3 w. ago African Central Banks Urged to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-central-banks-urged-to-strengthen-regional-collaboration/Cross border coordination among African central banks has emerged as an urgent priority as economies face increasing interdependence and shared vulnerabilities to external shocks, according to consensus reached at the opening session of the Pan-African Central Bank Governors’ Conference in Accra. The two day conference, jointly organized by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bank of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-central-banks-urged-to-strengthen-regional-collaboration/

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3 w. ago Prioritise women’s empowerment and strengthen literacy in rural areas – Dakar Health Forum

African leaders, researchers and civil society actors have called for urgent action to prioritise women’s empowerment and strengthen literacy in rural areas as part of efforts to achieve health sovereignty on the continent. The call was made in Dakar, Senegal, at the closing of the 8th Forum and Prix Galien Africa, which culminated in the […]

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3 w. ago Calls for Strategic Action, African Ownership Dominate AI Conference in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-strategic-action-african-ownership-dominate-ai-conference-in-accra/-Leaders urge continent to harness Artificial Intelligence for inclusive growth and innovation Speakers at the maiden edition of the Africa Education Trust Fund (AETF) Artificial Intelligence Conference held at the Accra International Conference Centre on November 5, 2025, have called for strategic action, ethical innovation, and African-driven solutions to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) serves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-strategic-action-african-ownership-dominate-ai-conference-in-accra/

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3 w. ago Deputy Chief of Staff urges African CFOs to balance profit with purpose

The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Africa’s financial leaders to build a continent “where profit coexists with purpose, and risks become catalysts for innovation.”

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4 w. ago COP30: Lands Minister tells world leaders Ghana is ready to power Africa’s clean energy future

Lands Minister and acting Environment Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged world leaders to partner with Ghana and the African continent to drive a clean and sustainable global energy transition. Speaking on behalf of President John Mahama at a high-level summit at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Minister said Africa’s natural endowments position it to […]

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